Make Your Small OfficeHome Office eGreen
Make Your Small OfficeHome Office eGreen
equipment – from computers to business machines to the
lowly light bulb. With a little thought and not too much effort,
you can use those machines to decrease your environmental
footprint -- or make your office e-green.
The good news is that an e-green office is not only good
for the planet, it’s economical. And, when combined with a
few other green tactics, it is healthier. Try some or all of the following:
1. Purchase upgradeable computers and other electronic
equipment. When necessary, upgrade rather than replace.
You save money and reduce consumerism.
2. Turn off electronic equipment when not in use to reduce
energy by 25%. If you put everything on a power bar, you
need simply to turn off one switch. Turn off your computer
at night and save an additional 50%.
3. Set your computer monitor to go into “sleep mode” or
Standby if not used for ten minutes. This reduces power
to peripherals but maintains the memory so you don’t
lose your work. On Windows XP, use the Start menu --
Control Panel -- Display à Screen Saver -- Power, then
choose your settings. On a laptop, using the Hibernate
function will extend the life of your batteries.
4. Recycle old equipment and computers. Many of the larger
computer and electronics companies have begun offering
recycling programs. If this doesn’t work for your situation,
find an organization that accepts recycled electronics, or
contact your local government to ask where and how
electronics are recycled in your area. This includes
energy efficient light bulbs, which contain zinc and
should not be thrown in the dump.
5. Speaking of energy efficient light bulbs, begin or
continue using them. You’ll save considerable energy costs.
Position your desk and equipment to catch natural light
from a window.
6. Use a fax modem as much as possible, rather than a
fax machine. You send documents directly from the computer
rather than printing them out and using paper. Bypass the
cover sheet and help the recipient save paper.
7. Print and photocopy double sided documents to save
paper. Use leftover scraps of paper or used envelopes for
memo pads. Print out only that which you need to print out.
Store the rest in computer files.
8. Communicate more by email and less through letters
and paper memos.
9. Schedule more conference calls, video conferences
and net meetings instead of face to face meetings. You’ll save
resources, time and money by cutting down on business travel.
10. Look for ENERGY STAR ® logo before purchasing computers,
monitors, photocopiers printers, fax machines scanners and multifunction
devices. This logo confirms that the machine meets energy efficient
standards. Ensure that the energy efficient features are activated.
Some products ship from the manufacturer with the energy efficient
components turned off. Ask the sales rep to show you how to
activate if you are not sure how to proceed.
11. Recycle paper, cardboard packaging, toner, ink cartridges
and other materials. Use high yield cartridges. Purchase
earth-friendly products, including cleaning supplies, toner
and office supplies.
12. Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible, rather than
disposable ones. Try to stay away from disposable products as
much as possible. You may pay more for a sturdier product
(such as a sturdier case), but since they last longer, you
save over time and cut down on waste.
Remember, everything you do makes a difference. For other
things you can do, run an Internet search for “environmentally
friendly office” or “green office”. You will find a wealth
of information.
Make Your Small OfficeHome Office eGreen - To learn more about this author, visit June Campbell's Website.
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Your small office or home office uses considerable electronic
equipment – from computers to business machines to the
lowly light bulb. With a little thought and not too much effort,
you can use those machines to decrease your environmental
footprint -- or make your office e-green.
The good news is that an e-green office is not only good
for the planet, it’s economical. And, when combined with a
few other green tactics, it is healthier. Try some or all of the following:
1. Purchase upgradeable computers and other electronic
equipment. When necessary, upgrade rather than replace.
You save money and reduce consumerism.
2. Turn off electronic equipment when not in use to reduce
energy by 25%. If you put everything on a power bar, you
need simply to turn off one switch. Turn off your computer
at night and save an additional 50%.
3. Set your computer monitor to go into “sleep mode” or
Standby if not used for ten minutes. This reduces power
to peripherals but maintains the memory so you don’t
lose your work. On Windows XP, use the Start menu --
Control Panel -- Display à Screen Saver -- Power, then
choose your settings. On a laptop, using the Hibernate
function will extend the life of your batteries.
4. Recycle old equipment and computers. Many of the larger
computer and electronics companies have begun offering
recycling programs. If this doesn’t work for your situation,
find an organization that accepts recycled electronics, or
contact your local government to ask where and how
electronics are recycled in your area. This includes
energy efficient light bulbs, which contain zinc and
should not be thrown in the dump.
5. Speaking of energy efficient light bulbs, begin or
continue using them. You’ll save considerable energy costs.
Position your desk and equipment to catch natural light
from a window.
6. Use a fax modem as much as possible, rather than a
fax machine. You send documents directly from the computer
rather than printing them out and using paper. Bypass the
cover sheet and help the recipient save paper.
7. Print and photocopy double sided documents to save
paper. Use leftover scraps of paper or used envelopes for
memo pads. Print out only that which you need to print out.
Store the rest in computer files.
8. Communicate more by email and less through letters
and paper memos.
9. Schedule more conference calls, video conferences
and net meetings instead of face to face meetings. You’ll save
resources, time and money by cutting down on business travel.
10. Look for ENERGY STAR ® logo before purchasing computers,
monitors, photocopiers printers, fax machines scanners and multifunction
devices. This logo confirms that the machine meets energy efficient
standards. Ensure that the energy efficient features are activated.
Some products ship from the manufacturer with the energy efficient
components turned off. Ask the sales rep to show you how to
activate if you are not sure how to proceed.
11. Recycle paper, cardboard packaging, toner, ink cartridges
and other materials. Use high yield cartridges. Purchase
earth-friendly products, including cleaning supplies, toner
and office supplies.
12. Use rechargeable batteries wherever possible, rather than
disposable ones. Try to stay away from disposable products as
much as possible. You may pay more for a sturdier product
(such as a sturdier case), but since they last longer, you
save over time and cut down on waste.
Remember, everything you do makes a difference. For other
things you can do, run an Internet search for “environmentally
friendly office” or “green office”. You will find a wealth
of information.
Make Your Small OfficeHome Office eGreen - To learn more about this author, visit June Campbell's Website.
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